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Darknet Diaries

124: Synthetic Remittance

Sep 20, 2022
Dive into the mind of Evaldas Rimašauskas, a master of deception who pulled off a massive scheme against tech giants. Learn how he blended social engineering and email fraud to siphon millions. The podcast also contrasts Warren Buffett's investment wisdom with get-rich-quick dreams. Plus, explore Facebook's financial maneuvers and the challenges of navigating the corporate world, from impressive revenues to strategic acquisitions. A whirlwind of crime, finance, and the complexities of big tech awaits!
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Quick takeaways

  • Evadus Rimisawskis orchestrated a successful Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam, targeting big tech companies like Facebook and Google, by posing as Quanta Computer and tricking them into sending large sums of money to his bank accounts.
  • Warren Buffet's investment strategy of investing in wonderful companies at a fair price sets him apart, but most people don't follow it as they look for quick riches.

Deep dives

Warren Buffet's Investment Strategy

Warren Buffet's investment strategy involves investing in wonderful companies at a fair price. His simple approach to investing sets him apart, but not many people choose to follow it as they seek quick riches.

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